Really appreciated the free lift to the airport in the morning and the tasty full English breakfast! The owner made me feel very welcome indeed.

Bernard,
United Kingdom

Friendly owner very helpful

Sean,
United Kingdom

lovely hosts, great breakfast...thanks!

Joy,
United Kingdom

Good location, really nice staff and very accommodating.

Darren,
United Kingdom

nice and quiet atmosphere, very helpful host (She prepared sandwiches for us to take to the airport because our flight was very early), comfortable rooms, very close to Stansted airport

Julien,
United Kingdom

Breakfast.
Closeness to Stansted(but no airport noise)

Tim,
United Kingdom

Very accommodating, thoughtful and friendly landlady, understood that we were there to catch an early flight from Stansted and made everything very straightforward. We didn't arrive until 9pm and left at 5.30 am - all arrangements very smooth. Spotlessly clean!

Nicola,
United Kingdom

The most beautify guest house I've ever been. very comfortable and pleasant.

Yin,
United Kingdom

Very friendly owners. Interesting old building. Easy to find. Proximity to Stansted airport. Clean, comfortable rooms with good facilities. Would stay again.

Michael,
United Kingdom

My son’s flight was delayed, but in spite of our late arrival, Carol was kind and made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed a relaxed breakfast, (lots of very interesting ornaments in the dining room) before our long drive back home.

Ruhi,
United Kingdom

Just 2 miles from London Stansted Airport terminal, Taphall is a charming 300-year-old detached cottage with period features, including exposed timbers and large open fireplaces.

Taphall Bed and Breakfast has a peaceful and yet convenient location. All of the bedrooms feature multi-channel Freeview TV and tea/coffee facilities. The building is just a 5-minute drive from the airport, but is not on the flight path.

The house is opposite the tranquil natural beauty of Hatfield Forest, which is owned by the National Trust. The market towns of Great Dunmow and Bishop's Stortford are just 4 miles away. Both London and Cambridge are only 30 minutes by train from the airport railway station.

Transfers are available to the airport from 07:00. Long-term parking can be provided (at additional cost), and reservation is needed.

Taphall provides a variety of breakfast options, which are determined by your departure time.

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Niall

United Kingdom

10

Exceptional

14 February 2015

Location to airport but not on flight path...quiet. beautiful building...lots of history. Room was more than enough....cosy, clean, all you may need. Owner makes it though....personal touch, very kind and accommodating. Made me feel like i was staying with an old friend, comfortable and relaxed. Will definately recommend to others and first choice for myself next time.

Nothing. Very satisfied and feel like I've found a little gem close to the airport but feels like I'm miles from it.

Raymond

Ireland

9.2

Superb

31 December 2014

We all, my sister, my daughter had two rooms reserved, the Landlady and her husband greeted us quite late evening around 10pm, and made us most welcome, offering drinks, tea-coffee etc. Furthermore, we left 4am next morning for 06.30 flight, the Landlady prepared lovely breakfast, choice cereals, fruit, teas jam, toast etc. Their home, although small and dainty, was comparable to my own home comforts, in the genunine warm atsmosphere that existed as soon as we entered. Will definately try and reserve next time.

John

France

10

Exceptional

13 December 2014

Carol, the owner with husband John, was very welcoming . . . and cooks a delicious breakfast.
My double room had character, as you might expect in a 400 year old building. The price of my stay was very acceptable at £45, and I was able to park my car off road overnight.

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Károly

Hungary

9.2

Superb

28 November 2014

I loved the harmony and the style of this lovely old house. I felt as I was back in time, but it was comfortable, nice and quite.I can recommend it to everyone, who loves this kind of style. Lovely staff, good food.

Petra

Belgium

10

Exceptional

13 November 2014

The location of this cozy bed and breakfast was only about 5 minutes from the airport. The lady owning the place was super nice. She even gave me a ride to the airport on the next day! Everything was clean and the sheets smelled very nice. I would happily stay there again and highly recommend it.

Cristian

Romania

9.2

Superb

13 November 2014

The landlady is extremely nice. She takes all her customers to the
airport with her personal car in the morning and she doesn't really
expect you to pay extra for that (the alternative is a 10.50-pound cab
ride. I felt I should give her an extra 5 pounds for that service which
she agreed to after insisting on my part. The breakfast was very good,
with about 10 (!) types of cereals to choose from - I opted instead for
the English breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, toast etc.) which she will
make for you on request and which is included in the price. The location
is convenient some 10 min by car from stn. Rooms are nicely decorated
with clean shared toilet/shower rooms, and tea, instant coffee, and
hot chocolate provided in the room. Overall more than what I expected
for the money.

Not something under the landlady's control, but I would have
preferred to be able to walk to the location as I didn't have much
luggage and plenty of time, it would probably be a 30 min walk from the
airport but there is no walk-able road to the location (a portion of the
road is only highway). Probably for most her customers a non-issue.

Eike

Germany

8.8

Fabulous

30 October 2014

Very quiet lodging right in the countryside albeit right next to Stansted airport (which was the main reason I stayed there). Carolis a very friendly and helpful host. Nice pub with good beer and tasty food just 5 minutes walk away.

Sorry I had to leave very early (06:00 a.m.) to catch my flight out of Stansted airpot. Shall ensure I can at least stay for breakfast next time.

Angelo

Italy

8.3

Very good

29 October 2014

If you decide to sleep here because of its proximity to Stansted airport, you better phone or email for directions, as Takeley and Takeley street are two miles away and the bus they suggest at the airport takes you to the first (and wrong) destination only (the four ashes).
For the rest everything OK